It's been noticed. Trump even has promised boots on the ground.
Iran has had these before. However, after the US-Israeli bombing run and the prospect of having to abandon Tehran because neglecting infrastructure isn't just a Republican thing, this one might get further.
Like with the No Kings rallies, shopkeepers and what passes for the middle class in Iran, i.e. people with a stake in a stable society at pretty much all costs, are involved. That is usually a bad sign for even the most repressive regime. Like Janice once sang, freedom is easy when there is nothing else to lose. But it is much, much harder for those with everything to lose. When they get involved, the clock starts ticking very, very loudly.
A joker in the deck is apparently GenZ has been instrumental in the fall of at least two governments in the past couple of months.
AI Overview
Gen Z regime change refers to recent youth-led anti-government movements, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, using digital tools like Discord and TikTok to organize massive protests against corruption, inequality, and poor governance, leading to some government overthrows (Nepal, Madagascar) and policy reversals (Kenya, Morocco) by demanding systemic change and bypassing traditional political structures
. These protests, often sparked by economic woes or censorship, signify a powerful new force demanding accountability and a fundamental overhaul of broken systems, though their long-term impact on achieving lasting reform is still unfolding.
The sands might be shifting right as the US dabbles with fascism. |
